kitchen revelry a year of festive menus from my home to yours Ali Larter WITH TRACY ZAHORYIN PHOTOGRAPHS BY AMY NEUNSINGER ST. MARTIN’S PRESS NEW YORK The author and publisher have provided this e-book to you for your personal use only. You may not make this e-book publicly available in any way. Copyright infringement is against the law. If you believe the copy of this e-book you are reading infringes on the author’s copyright, please notify the publisher at: us.macmillanusa.com/piracy. KITCHEN REVELRY. Copyright © 2013 by Ali Larter. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010. www.stmartins.com Book design by Laura Klynstra Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available upon request. ISBN 978-1-250-03635-3 (hardcover) ISBN 978-1-250-03883-8 (e-book) St. Martin’s Press books may be purchased for educational, business, or promotional use. For information on bulk purchases, please contact Macmillan Corporate and Premium Sales Department at 1-800-221-7945, extension 5442, or write [email protected]. First Edition: September 2013 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To Hayes and Theodore, illumination, you make my heart soar. What’s a Reveler? A reveler is someone who loves sharing their passion for good times. A reveler is resourceful—overcoming obstacles with some sweat and a splash of sass. A reveler knows true lasting experiences are thoughtful, not expensive. A reveler is all about fabulous fresh foods, an adventurous spirit, and effortless style—one part Zen master, one part MacGyver, and two parts Rita Hayworth. Contents INTRODUCTION september Cooking School Savoring the Last Bites of Summer october Harvest Party Full Moon Party january Detox Wanderlust Supper february Sweethearts Soirée Super Bowl Party may Earth Mother’s Brunch Bar Was a Bust june Wine Tasting Evening El Diablo november Out-of-Town Guests Friends Thanksgiving december Tree-Trimming Cocktail Party New Year’s Eve Dinner march Movie Night Meals Slumber Party april Alfresco Lunch Spring Clothing Swap july Americana BBQ Dinner at Dusk august Midsummer Night’s Dream Tuesday Night, No Reason ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX